Traditional Music Concert in the Beehive Traditional Music Concert in the Beehive tonight Friday 15th November starting at 8pm. Three figures synonymous with Irish music today; Dermot Byrne, John Doyle and Éamon Coyne, will perform. Dermot Byrne (button accordion and melodeon) was born into the heart of the music of South West Donegal. Having played from… ~~~~~~~~
County & Bluegrass Night in the Beehive This Thursday 14th November sees a Country and Bluegrass Night in the Beehive starting at 8.00 pm. The group, all the way from California in the USA, are Jeff Scroggins and the Scroggdogs. The line-up includes Jeff Scroggins on banjo (twice USA National banjo champion), Scott Gates (mandolin/Vocals), Yousef… ~~~~~~~~
Interview with German Ambassador on Owenea FM This Saturday, November 9th, marks 30 years since the Berlin Wall came down. At 12.15pm on Saturday, OweneaFM’s Saturday Talk programme is scheduled to feature an interview with the German Ambassador to Ireland, Deike Potzel. At the time the Ambassador was living in East Germany. Tune in tomorrow… ~~~~~~~~
Fri 8th – Sun 10th November 2019 Top bands in town and many novel matchmaking games! Friday 8th November Popular singing star Aoife McDonagh followed by David James The Nesbitt Arms Hotel ballroom. 10.30pm davidjamesmusic.co.uk Shaun McMonagle & Final Touch The Beehive Country Sound The Corner House Patrick O’Shea… ~~~~~~~~
The Matchmaking Festival The Matchmaking Festival takes place this weekend with events in various venues. There’s a big night Friday night with popular singing star Aoife McDonagh performing in the ballroom followed by the ever popular David James. Saturday features all day matchmaking events throughout the town and a big dance in the Hotel… ~~~~~~~~
Owenea FM Fundraising Dance Owenea FM’s annual fundraising dance on Halloween night, Thursday October 31st, will feature music from a five piece band and a large number of singers from the local area and further afield. Special guests will also be at the dance which raises funds for the Ardara based community radio. Held at… ~~~~~~~~
October 2019 The Narin, Portnoo, Rosbeg Community Co-Operative Society Ltd. (Dolmen Centre) are currently working with Donegal County Council to improve the access on the above road. The initial works have been carried out and DCC hope to have the project completed by mid November to ensure that full drawdown of the €50K funding is… ~~~~~~~~
Highlights of The Warp and Weft of Heritage Weekend Friday 11th October Exhibitions on throughout the day at the Heritage Centre Ardara 12:00 – 18:00: Exhibition “From Ireland to Hollywood: Darby O’Gill & the Little People – The World Premiere” & The Wee Paddy McGill Antiquity Collection. Conor Doyle, Lochlann McGill at… ~~~~~~~~
The Warp and Weft of Heritage Weekend will take place from this Friday 11th to Sunday 13th October. This year’s theme is Donegal Folklore, Fact and Fiction and celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Darby O’Gill and the Little People ~~~~~~~~
Coffee Morning The Present Day, Ardara – Wednesday 9th October 10am-6pm You’re invited to a charity Coffee Morning in celebration of the gift of life of Teresa Keeney. There will also be a beautiful hamper up for grabs worth over €200, with tickets available in store now. The draw will take place Wednesday evening after… ~~~~~~~~
The Warp and Weft of Heritage Weekend Taking place from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th October, this year’s Warp and Weft of Heritage weekend celebrates the rich cultural history and folklore of Donegal, and how it provided the spark of inspiration to Disney screenwriter Lawrence Edward Watkin, who adapted literary fairy tales as the basis… ~~~~~~~~
Friday 27th September Opening Concert The Beehive Bar – 8.00pm Dermot Byrne, Yvonne Casey and Steve Cooney with Special Guests from Scotland! Sets & Céili The Heritage Centre – 9.30pm Sets and Céili with the Duntally Céili Band Saturday 28th September Sets & Céili Workshop The Heritage Centre – 11am… ~~~~~~~~
The Johnny Doherty Festival The Johnny Doherty Festival takes place this weekend 27th to 29th September. Friday night is opening night with the Opening Concert in the Beehive at 8pm with Dermot Byrne, Yvonne Casey, Steve Cooney and special guests. There will be Sets and Ceilis in the Heritage Centre at 9.30pm. On Saturday there will be a… ~~~~~~~~
Gino Lupari, Tim Edey & Gerry “Banjo” O’Connor in Concert Sunday 22nd September 8.00pm. The Beehive Bar, Ardara. A rare opportunity to see three of the UK & Ireland’s finest traditional folk musicians on stage together this Sunday at the Beehive Bar. This exhilarating Irish music trio brings together the virtuosity of one of… ~~~~~~~~
The Johnny Doherty Festival The Johnny Doherty Festival takes place on the weekend of 27th to 29th September. Friday night is opening night with the Opening Concert in the Beehive at 8pm with Dermot Byrne, Yvonne Casey, Steve Cooney and special guests. There will be Sets and Ceilis in the Heritage Centre at 9.30pm. On Saturday there will… ~~~~~~~~
Just Relax Classes Just Relax Classes for Adults Learn how to relax, breathe away your worries, improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety. Classes are starting in the Community Centre Ardara on Monday 16th Sept from 10-11am, for 6 weeks. €30.00 Relax Kids Class Kids learn to boost their self confidence and self esteem, help… ~~~~~~~~
20 years Gift of Life Celebration Dance Teresa Keeney from Crumlin is having a 20 Years Celebration Fundraising Dance on the 11th of October in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel with music by Hard 2 Beat and local singers. The fundraiser is for the Donegal Branch of the Irish Kidney Association, the Charlie Bennett Memorial… ~~~~~~~~
Leroy Troy in the Beehive Bar Tuesday 10th September sees legendary entertainer from the Grand Ole Opry Leroy ‘The Tennessee Slicker’ Troy and his Hillbilly Trio appear in the Beehive Bar at 8pm. This touring Hillbilly Trio will be led by the one and only Leroy Troy. The Sultan of Goodlettsville, the Most Popular Man… ~~~~~~~~
Leroy Troy in Concert in the Beehive Bar Tuesday 10th September sees legendary entertainer from the Grand Ole Opry Leroy ‘The Tennessee Slicker’ Troy and his Hillbilly Trio appear in the Beehive Bar at 8pm. This touring Hillbilly Trio will be led by the one and only Leroy Troy. The Sultan of Goodlettsville, the… ~~~~~~~~
The Donegal Appalachian Trail Walk: A Guided Walk from Bunglass via Slieve League to Malin Beg Saturday August 31st at 9.00am A 12 Km moderate to difficult walk Beautiful scenery and breathtaking views, spectacular coastlines and some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Registration and bus pickup at the Heritage Centre, Ardara on Saturday August 31st… ~~~~~~~~
